The Powered by E.ON Drive & Clever joint venture is set to dissolve after eight years in business. The network’s existing 157 fast-charging stations will now be divided up between the joint venture partners and an external third party. Read more…

Lucid has introduced new equipment variants for its electric SUV Gravity in Europe and reduced its base price by €5,000 – to €94,900, in the case of the Gravity Touring. Four equipment lines are now available, with two motorisations still on offer. Read more…

Geely plans to manufacture higher-priced models from its brand portfolio in European Volvo plants starting in 2028. This move solidifies the Chinese automaker’s earlier efforts to open Volvo Cars’ production network to other Group brands. It remains unclear which models will be produced. Read more…

Tesla will now be allowed to deploy robotaxis in the US state of Nevada for the first time – specifically in Las Vegas. However, the approval comes with very strict conditions. Additionally, the fleet is initially limited to just ten vehicles, even though Tesla had reportedly applied for 5,000. Read more…

In 2025, electromobility entrepreneur Tobias Wagner and his team developed eTrucker – a charging navigation app for electric trucks. Now, the app’s creators are rolling out a major update that enables users to better plan breaks, as well as access charging card recommendations. Read more…

EVgo and General Motors are expanding their US fast-charging partnership, with more than 100 new ‘flagship’ charging stalls set to enter operation by the end of the year. The partners’ latest site has now opened in metropolitan Detroit, bringing the number of operational flagship stalls in the US up to more than 40. Read more…

Mahle will present a new range-extender system for heavy-duty trucks at IAA Transportation in September. It can be installed in battery-electric trucks, effectively turning them into plug-in hybrids. The range extender consists of a high-voltage generator combined with a compact internal combustion engine. Read more…

Hyundai has started production of the all-electric Ioniq 3 at its plant in Izmit, Turkey. The manufacturer invested €250 million euros to retrofit the site. Initially, 30,000 units of the compact model are to be produced annually for the European market. Read more…

The upcoming Porsche Macan is making an impact at AC charging stations: the top-end variants of the eSUV, the GTS and Turbo, will soon feature a 22 kW onboard charger as standard. This feature will also be available as an option in the remaining variants. Additionally, Porsche is introducing a Business package. Read more…

General Motors is ending Chevrolet’s retail operations in China after almost 21 years – but plans to continue producing vehicles in the country for export markets. Read more…

Ebusco almost halved its losses in the first half of 2026 and achieved a positive gross margin for the first time since 2022. However, deliveries remain weak: only 16 buses in the half-year compared to 47 in the previous year. Read more…

The EV leasing platform DRIVN has signed an agreement with listed logistics company AVG Logistics to deploy 100 electric trucks across India. The first 30 trucks are set to enter service in August. Read more…

Chinese automotive entrepreneur Li Shufu is stepping down as CEO of Geely Auto. The Chinese businessman gained sudden prominence in Europe when he acquired a nearly ten per cent stake in today’s Mercedes-Benz Group AG (formerly Daimler AG) in 2018. Read more…

Waymo has received approval for the largest expansion of its robotaxi service to date from the California regulatory authority CPUC. The company’s operating area now spans 18 districts – from Sonoma in the north to San Diego in the south. Read more…

ÖBB Postbus, together with Turkish manufacturer Otokar, is launching a pilot project with a fully automated electric bus capable of SAE Level 4 driving. The first trips will take place at the European Forum Alpbach, before the autonomous e-CENTRO C is deployed to connect the Campus Wolfurt to the local S-Bahn network. Read more…

Tesla has launched a new Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) adapter in the United States. The accessory, available from the Tesla Shop for around $80 USD, is initially intended for Model Y Premium models – meaning the basic variants are not included for the time being. Read more…

BMW has used a five-and-a-half-week production break at its Leipzig plant to carry out extensive upgrades ahead of Neue Klasse production. To this end, 240 lift tables were replaced and 160 new robots were installed. BMW is yet to reveal which models will be produced there. Read more…

The UK government has launched a review of the ZEV mandate to potentially relax EV sales targets from 2027 to 2035. As part of the consultation, automakers, industry stakeholders, and other interested parties have two months to submit official statements. Read more…

Pony.ai and Uber plan to expand their robotaxi operations in Europe, targeting a fleet of more than 2,000 autonomous vehicles. The partners aim to launch services in four additional European cities alongside Zagreb. Read more…

The Swedish trade union IF Metall has declared the labor dispute against electric car manufacturer Tesla over. The strike lasted nearly three years. In the meantime, the company has settled with all striking union members, IF Metall announced. The conflict is thus resolved. Read more…